Print Security: A Critical Component of Your Cybersecurity Strategy
In an era where digital threats dominate headlines, print security often goes overlooked. Yet, the modern multifunction printer (MFP) is a sophisticated device, capable of handling sensitive data just like any computer or server. Neglecting print security leaves a glaring gap in your organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy.
ManagedPrint is dedicated to ensuring your business understands and addresses these vulnerabilities. With a commitment to delivering top-tier print security education and solutions, we partner with organizations to safeguard their data at every level—starting with their print environments.
Why Print Security Matters
Printers are no longer standalone machines—they are networked devices integrated into your IT infrastructure. Here’s why this makes them a critical element of your cybersecurity considerations:
- Sensitive Data Transmission: Print jobs often include confidential information. Without secure encryption, these data streams can be intercepted.
- Storage Vulnerabilities: Many modern printers store documents on internal hard drives, creating a risk for unauthorized access if the device isn’t secured.
- Access Control Weaknesses: Unrestricted printer access can lead to sensitive documents being printed, viewed, or stolen by unauthorized personnel.
- Firmware Exploits: Outdated printer firmware can be exploited by hackers to gain entry into your broader network.
These risks demonstrate the necessity of treating print security as a fundamental part of your cybersecurity strategy.
Integrating Print Security into Your Cybersecurity Discussions
Cybersecurity strategies are often focused on firewalls, antivirus software, and employee awareness training, leaving print security out of the picture. This is a mistake. Here’s why print security should be an integral topic in your cybersecurity discussions:
- Comprehensive Risk Management A breach through your print environment can compromise your entire network. By including print security in your discussions, you ensure no weak links in your cybersecurity chain.
- Regulatory Compliance Many industries, such as healthcare and finance, have strict regulations regarding data security. Print security measures help maintain compliance, avoiding hefty fines and reputational damage.
- Unified Threat Response When print security is part of your overall cybersecurity plan, incidents can be managed through the same protocols, ensuring faster and more efficient responses.
ManagedPrint’s Expertise in Print Security
ManagedPrint specializes in delivering tailored print security solutions that address the unique needs of your business. Our offerings include:
- Secure Print Solutions: Ensure documents are only printed when authorized personnel are present, using PIN codes or badge access.
- Encrypted Data Transmission: Protect sensitive print jobs with end-to-end encryption, safeguarding information from interception.
- Firmware and Patch Management: Keep your devices updated to block vulnerabilities that hackers exploit.
- Print Security Audits: Identify risks in your current print environment and implement solutions to mitigate them.
Fortress Cybersecurity: A Holistic Approach
ManagedPrint’s parent company, Novatech, offers a robust cybersecurity suite called Fortress, designed to protect businesses from emerging threats. By combining print security with Fortress’s comprehensive cybersecurity services, businesses can achieve unparalleled protection.
Fortress includes features such as:
- Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Security Awareness Training (SAT)
- Vulnerability Management
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
This synergy ensures every part of your IT environment—printers included—is secure, compliant, and ready to face today’s cybersecurity challenges.
Elevate Your Security with ManagedPrint and Novatech
Print security is not an isolated concern—it is a vital part of your business’s overall cybersecurity. At ManagedPrint, we provide the expertise and solutions you need to secure your print environment.
Learn more about our print security offerings at ManagedPrint’s Print Security page.
For a complete approach to cybersecurity, explore Novatech’s Fortress platform at Novatech.net.
Ready to secure your business? Contact ManagedPrint today to protect your print environment and integrate it into your broader cybersecurity strategy.
